Comparison page

TCS34725 vs ACS712

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

TCS34725

Projects needing Color and I2C with a commonly available sensors part.

ACS712

Projects needing Current and Hall effect with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionTCS34725 ACS712

CategorySensorsSensors

Makerams OSRAMAllegro MicroSystems

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$2.00 - $6.00$1.00 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

TCS34725

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

ACS712

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

Open Individual Model Pages

TCS34725

ams OSRAM

RGB color light sensor used in color detection and light measurement modules.

China-madeSensors82% confidence

ACS712

Allegro MicroSystems

Hall-effect current sensor module used for AC/DC current measurement projects.

China-madeSensors76% confidence